Paul Prine

Paul E. Prine age 94 of Darlington, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at a private assisted living facility in Darlington. He was born May 18, 1924 in Fayette Township in Lafayette County, WI, the son of Howard and Myrtle (Ott) Prine. Paul lived in the Darlington area all of his life. He worked for Paul Peterson before enlisting in the United States Army in 1946 serving in Korea. Paul was honorably discharged in 1948. He was united in marriage to Rosemary Gleason on August 27, 1953 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Shullsburg, WI. Paul drove for Curry Brothers Trucking, was a milk tester for DHIA, worked 10 years as an artificial inseminator for ABS, worked one year at Donahoe's Mobil Station in Darlington, drove milk truck for Roelli Cheese Company for 24 years, and worked at the Darlington Country Club for 12 years. Paul is survived by three children: Eugene Prine of Sharon, WI, Joseph (Barbara) Prine of Mt. Horeb, WI, and Pauline (George) Mick of Waupun, WI; six grandchildren: J.J. Prine, Joanna Prine, Mary Rose Bailey, and Katie Rose, Travis, and Tyler Mick; nine great-grandchildren; one brother: Robert Prine of Dubuque, IA; two sisters: Carol (Bill) Keiffer of Appleton, WI and Bessie Johnson of rural Darlington; and one sister-in-law: Beverly Prine of Rockford, IL. One brother-in-law; Lyle Schwartz of Darlington WI. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Rosemary on March 28, 2010; four brothers: Phillip, Merlin, Toby, and Gerald Prine; two sisters: Jill Schwartz and Faye Prine as a child. Paul was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Darlington, WI. He was also a proud member of Bates-O'Brien-Howe-Wiegel-Roelli American Legion Post #214 of Darlington. He enjoyed spending time outdoors both hunting and fishing in his free time. He also enjoyed playing Euchre with his friends and family. Paul cherished his family, especially his grandchildren and the memories they created together more than anything in the world. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 11:30 A.M. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church (104 E. Harriet Street, Darlington) with Rev. Joji Reddy officiating. Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery where military graveside rites will be accorded by Bates-O'Brien-Howe-Wiegel American Legion Post #214. A visitation will be held Thursday, August 23, 2018 from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at the church. The Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com. For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Paul's name.